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Letter from Benjamin J. Levy of New York City to Reverend Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, requesting pricing information for a set of Hebrew books for the holidays. Levy mentions hearing about the books from H. I. Hart. The letter is written on one sheet of lined paper.

Two-page letter from Elias P. Levy to Isaac Leeser, written on September 26, requesting an exchange of Hebrew books for prayer books for his mother and Jacob. Levy asks Leeser to visit his store to make a selection.

Letter from H. Kuttner in St. Louis, Missouri, to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, requesting books and mezuzahs. Kuttner includes a list of Hebrew books he wants, discusses the state of religious education in St. Louis, and mentions his financial dealings. He also discusses his plans for his congregation's religious instruction, mentioning a shift to English language teaching.

A letter from Henry Goldsmith in New York City to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, dated October 14, 1852. Goldsmith discusses a Hebrew school in Greene Street, New York, and requests pricing information from Leeser for the purchase of 50-100 unbound Hebrew books. He also asks Leeser to copy three advertisements from the *Asmonean*.

Isidore Bush writes to Isaac Leeser from St. Louis, Missouri on March 13, 1853. He encloses an advertisement for his father's Hebrew books, which he requests Leeser insert in his publication, *The Occident*. He also seeks Leeser's assistance in translating the preamble to the constitution of the newly formed Bnai-El congregation in St. Louis, intending to publish it in English. The letter details the Bnai-El congregation's structure and leadership. It mentions his father's arrival in New York in April and the potential of a business arrangement regarding the father's stock of Hebrew books.

Letter from Joseph Philipson in Wabash, Indiana to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, requesting specific Hebrew books be sent to him. Philipson indicates the books are to be sent to Messrs. Arnold Nussbaum and Nordlinger in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He mentions a newly founded school in Wabash and their commitment to Jewish education despite their small numbers.

This letter consists of two separate notes written to Isaac Leeser. The first, from M. Markwell of Berlin, Wisconsin, encloses payment for a subscription to *The Occident*. The second, from Levi M. Lavenberg, formerly of Yazoo City, Mississippi, requests that his subscription be stopped and inquires about Hebrew books according to the German and Polish minhagim.

Letter from Myer J. Isaacs to Isaac Leeser discussing the delivery of Bibles and prayer books, pricing of Hebrew books, rising labor costs, and the Board of Delegates. Isaacs also shares information about the Free School movement and reports that his father denies any involvement in a matter concerning Mr. Solis. The letter concludes with Isaacs' request for an unbound copy of Leeser's Bible, intended as a gift for his parents' silver wedding anniversary.

A letter written by Simon C. Noot from New York City to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia on Kislev 4th, 5609 (November 29th, 1848). Noot requests Leeser to forward him a set of Hebrew books with English translations, specifying a preference for an unbound or inexpensive set. He also mentions a previous communication between Leeser and himself.